Clothes

Jenna Bordelon BURBANK -- The Burbank Recycle Center would like residents to think twice before throwing out that old pair of shoes. The fourth annual "Second Chance Week" will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the center, 500 S. Flower St. Residents are asked to haul their unwanted clothes to the center for donation to Goodwill rather than simply throwing them...

Laura Sturza Shoppers hunting for gold leather bell bottoms from NBC's wardrobe department, faux "Monopoly"-printed jeans hailing from the Warner Bros. lot or a Tommy Bahama silk jacket worn on "CSI: Miami" need look no further. These items all sell for about 50% off retail prices at "it's a Wrap!" -- which consigns clothes from major East and West Coast studios. But the allure of wearing a dress from the back of "Charmed" star Rose McGowan is not what pulls most shoppers into the store at 3315 W. Magnolia Blvd.

Eight-year-old Dakota Jones was one of 23 kids who got to shop till they dropped Saturday at the 16th annual Mervyns Back to School ChildSpree. ?Have you seen my Incredible Hulk shirt?? Dakota said as he reached into the depths of his blue Mervyns shopping bag. ?I?ve gotten so many cool clothes for school.? The event, co-sponsored by the Burbank Jaycees, gives underprivileged kids a $100 gift card to shop for new dresses, shirts, shoes and other school clothes. The Boys and Girls Club of Burbank and the Burbank Temporary Aid Center chose the 23 participants.

Despite many a mother’s wish, no child stays little forever. Children grow up fast, and Aura Veliz, owner of Wear it Once, Wear it Twice on West Verdugo Avenue, is taking advantage of the adage. Her used clothing boutique, which opened on Nov. 16, carries only children’s garments, an idea that has been brewing in Veliz’s head for years. “Well, my whole life I have been around kids,” she said. “And I could see the kids grow so fast, and they leave the clothes in good condition.

WEST BURBANK — A Bloomingdale's sales assistant who made children's clothes for her granddaughter in her spare time is now set to see her designs featured at the upscale store where she works. The development is a dramatic reversal of fortunes for Linda Legorreta, 43, who said she didn't know where the next meal was coming from just 18 months ago. It was low point for someone who had owned two women's clothing stores with 16 employees. But her monthly lease exposed her business to a decision to tear down the shopping center.

Ben Godar The trial of an alleged male prostitute accused of strangling a Burbank man and then setting fire to his apartment more than two years ago could begin as early as Tuesday. Juan Carlos Martinez, a 20-year-old transient, is accused in the Sept. 5, 2001, slaying of 62-year-old Charles Rivas of Burbank. Rivas was found dead in the bathroom of his studio apartment in the 1000 block of North Glenoaks Boulevard, police said. Martinez was brought to the apartment by Rivas, and the two men argued over money, sex and an insult about Martinez's mother before Martinez followed Rivas into the bathroom and strangled him, police said.

Rima Shah Hollywood's stars may be out of reach, but the avid fan can at least get a memento of their idols at a local store specializing in movie wardrobes. It's a Wrap! Production Wardrobe Sales on Magnolia Boulevard liquidates the wardrobes used in films and television shows. Movie and TV studios send the clothes to the store when production is finished. The studio keeps a percentage of the sales while the rest goes to the store, Dominic Nappi, the store's general manager, said.

ANNE LOUISE Maybe it's me ... but why is doing the laundry such a problem? Now I know some of you are thinking, "How can she write an entire article on laundry?" Quite honestly, I didn't think I could. But look, here it is, so let's just go with it. In theory, washing clothes is a simple and fairly easy process. Put the clothes in the washer. Add soap. Turn on the washer. Walk away (I love that part). Then, you come back whenever you want, but hopefully before it starts to smell like a family of chipmunks drowned in there.

Ryan Carter When Patricia Hackett was looking for a name for her new children's clothing business on Magnolia Boulevard, she didn't have to go far. Hackett was always into colorful clothes, and said she used to playfully call her now 12-year-old daughter, Jessica, a "spoiled brat." And just like that, Spoiled Bratz -- home to colorful clothes and accessories for children -- was born. Hackett opened the business in July and has found that her 600-square-foot store -- full of Hello Kitty backpacks, trendy, casual and dressy clothing for girls and boys, accessories, and toys -- has attracted a fairly healthy volume of foot traffic since it opened.

Rima Shah The perfect dance routine includes not just the graceful pirouette, the high leap and the energetic turns, but also the best-fitting shoes and comfortable costumes. Lori Binkly, owner of Karabel Dancewear on Magnolia Boulevard, aims to make a dancer's life easier by providing the shoes and costumes that make dancing comfortable. Karabel Dancewear, in Burbank for the past 16 years, moved from its store on Burbank Boulevard to its present, larger space in early January, Binkly said.

A group of five suspects reportedly grabbed $1,100 worth of Nike clothing from Macy's in the Burbank Town Center on Monday and fled, police said. Around 3:15 p.m., a loss-prevention employee noticed the group - four men and a woman - on surveillance cameras when a couple of them reportedly moved items from one rack to another, said Burbank Police Sgt. Darin Ryburn. By the time the employee made it to the store's floor, the group had left the area. But then he spotted the suspects heading down the escalator into the mall.

Two men were arrested Thursday after allegedly attempting to steal $1,500 worth of clothing from Target in Burbank, police said. Luis Cruz, 37, and Luis Izales, 33, both of Los Angeles, left the Empire Center store just after 3 p.m. with two shopping carts filled with roughly 70 items of men and women's clothing, said Burbank Police Sgt. Darin Ryburn. A shopper who witnessed the alleged theft flagged down two police officers patrolling the area on behalf of the department's holiday retail detail, who responded to the scene, Ryburn said.

When set decorator Claudette Didul needed to decorate Sally Draper's bedroom with 1960s-era clothing for an episode of "Mad Men" last season, she knew just the place. Didul went to Playclothes, a vintage clothing and furnishing store in Burbank, to buy an assortment of blouses, dresses, sweaters, pants and shoes to decorate the scene, the Los Angeles Times reported . "It's like a one-stop shop," Didul said. "It's really important for us to have stores like Playclothes. Their inventory is always changing, and I know I can get things I need the next day and that they will stay open for me if I have an emergency.

A local club raised more than $1,200 for needy mothers at a garage sale Saturday that boasted thousands of children's items at bargain prices. More than 90 members of the Moms Club of Burbank donated 7,500 items of clothing - each of which was on sale for $1 - and roughly 75 strollers, cribs, high chairs and rocking horses to the garage sale. The event drew dozens of mothers - some expecting, others with their kids in tow. “When you're an at-home mom, you gave up your salary - the idea is to help cover expenses,” said club member Karen Bowlin, a stay-at-home mother of two who hosted the event.

Two women were arrested Monday after allegedly attempting to steal nearly $900 worth of clothing and jewelry from Sears in the Burbank Town Center, police said. The women - identified by police as Milvia Juarez, 27, and Cecelia Pineda, 47, of North Hollywood and Sun Valley, respectively - were confronted by loss prevention officers after allegedly attempting leave the store just before 6:30 p.m. with 30 stolen items, including leggings, sports bras, pants and costume jewelry, said Burbank Police Sgt. Darin Ryburn.

For most Southern Californians, shopping for designer clothing and accessories, vintage and celebrity-owned jewelry, or unique collectibles and furniture would entail a heavily cash-or-credit-card-fortified trip to the Golden Triangle of Beverly Hills or the eclectic mix of shops that pepper L.A.'s West Side shopping districts on Beverly Boulevard and Melrose Avenue. For Burbankers (along with in-the-know visitors), a West Side trek for the aforementioned treasures at jet-set prices can be avoided by simply visiting the La Providencia Guild of Children's Hospital Los Angeles Thrift Shop on the corner of W. Burbank Boulevard and N. California Street.

Three women were arrested Tuesday evening after allegedly stealing more than $1,000 worth of clothing from Macy's in Burbank, police said. Zaruhi and Veronika Danielyan, 19 and 22, respectively, and a 16-year-old who was not identified because she's a minor, allegedly entered separate fitting rooms with 30 items -- including bikinis, T-shirts and other clothing - between them, said Burbank Police Sgt. Darin Ryburn. The trio allegedly attempted to walk out with the items stuffed into three large shopping bags, but were detained by loss prevention officers until police arrived.

Two Arleta men were arrested Saturday after they allegedly stole women's clothing from Sears in Burbank and returned to the store, police said. The men -- Richard Munje, 46, and Paul Rey, 30 -- reportedly stuffed a yellow plastic bag with women's shorts, pants and a denim top, and left the store to place the bag in their Buick sedan, said Burbank Police Sgt. Darin Ryburn. The pair then returned to the store -- located at 111 East Magnolia Blvd. -- just before 8 p.m., where they were contacted by police in the lingerie department.

View Larger Map A 47-year-old Burbank woman was arrested outside Macy's Monday after allegedly trying to steal eight pieces of clothing that were on top of her granddaughter's stroller, police said. The woman, Debbie Marlow, was shopping at Macy's just after 1 p.m. with her 2-year-old granddaughter and a small dog when she paid for one item and allegedly attempted to leave with eight other items on the stroller, said Burbank Police Sgt. Darin Ryburn. Marlow - a pet trainer, according to police records - was detained by loss prevention employees before police arrived and arrested her on suspicion of burglary.

There is no better way to get into the holiday spirit than attending the Holiday Program presented by BCR "a place to grow. " BCR provides program services for children and adults with developmental disabilities that enable them to achieve their individual potentials and become increasingly self-reliant, well-integrated and contributing members of their families and communities, according to its mission statement. The program, celebrating its 50th anniversary next year, is a success.